Goalball New Zealand is taking over the South Island this weekend with some fun sessions in Dunedin and Christchurch to introduce you to this exciting, fast-paced sport. During the session, you'll be taken through a range of warm-ups and drills, and will then get to put your new skills into practice with some game time.
A goalball player takes his shot on the court
The only sport designed specifically for individuals with a vision impairment, goalball is a fast-moving, physical sport that can be played by those with and without a vision impairment. Goalball is played by two teams of three players each, on an indoor court, which is divided into two halves by a centre line. Teams remain on their own half of the court, and the purpose of the game is for each team to throw the ball by hand, along the floor, to get the ball across the opponent’s goal line, while the other team attempts to prevent this from happening. There are bells inside the ball, so that players can hear it as it moves.
Try goalball out for yourself this weekend, at the free GNZ Intro/Training Days.
GNZ Christchurch Intro/Training Day
Sunday April 18 at 10 AM, Blind Low Vision, 96 Bristol St, Saint Albans, Christchurch
To register your interest, click the button below to complete a short survey.
Players dive to catch ball during goalball game
Also coming up is the Queens Birthday Tournament on 5th - 7th June in Auckland.
For more information about Goalball New Zealand and upcoming events, visit their Facebook page or get in touch with Troy Ramsay.
Goalball New Zealand Facebook Page
Troy Ramsay: troyram@yahoo.com